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Hytera S1 Pro LF vs Retevis RT649

What S1 Pro LF does better (0) and where RT649 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Hytera S1 Pro LF
Hytera · 2026S1 Pro LF
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ £95
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Retevis RT649
Retevis · 2026RT649
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ £70
5.5Range & power5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S1 Pro LFRT649
108 × 5320174 × 5432
S1 Pro LFRT649Difference
Height53 mm54 mm−1 mm
Width108 mm174 mm−66 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm−12 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S1 Pro LF better than RT649?

S1 Pro LF has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is RT649 better than S1 Pro LF?

RT649 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Hytera S1 Pro LFHytera S1 Pro LF≈ £957.6
Retevis RT649Retevis RT649≈ £707.2
Radio & range
Radio standardsPMR446PMR446
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges446 MHz446 MHz
Transmit power0.5 W0.5 W
Channels1616
CTCSS / DCS sub-tones—Yes
Squelch—automatic
Call tones—20
Power & battery
Battery capacity2,200 mAh—
Battery voltage3.8 V3.6 V
Power sourceRechargeable packAA / AAA batteries
USB-C chargingNoNo
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Design & durability
Weight145 g—
Width108 mm174 mm
Height53 mm54 mm
Depth20 mm32 mm
Protection rating—IP65
Water protection (IPx)—IPx5
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
Colours—Orange
Features
VOX (hands-free)—Yes
VOX sensitivity levels—3
Channel scan—Yes
Dual watch—Yes
Flashlight—Yes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beep—Yes
Monitor button—Yes
PC programmableYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
Connectors3,5mm Klinkemicro USB
BluetoothYes—
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